When comparing Guacamelee vs Nuclear Throne, the Slant community recommends Guacamelee for most people. In the question“What are the best couch multiplayer PC games?”Guacamelee is ranked 21st while Nuclear Throne is ranked 30th. The most important reason people chose Guacamelee is:

Attacks in Guacamelee are done with combining lots of different attacks into one devastating and fun to execute combo.

Pros

Pro

Fun fighting combo system

Attacks in Guacamelee are done with combining lots of different attacks into one devastating and fun to execute combo.

Pro

Well executed pop-culture references as well as references of other titles

Pop-culture as well as other popular titles within the metroidvania and platformer genres are referenced throughout the game in various situations for comedic effect. And it's done in a very unobtrusive way as to not be annoying.

Pro

Game progression through new moves

Areas in the game are unlocked by performing moves on obstructive blocks, which allows your move complexity to increase proportionally with game progression.

Pro

Local co-op

Guacamelee has local co-op support.

Pro

Adjustable screen shake

While playing the screen will shake and judder around, making for a visceral experience and for those uncomfortable with the shaking there is an option to even turn it down in the settings

Pro

Procedurally generated levels

While always a staple of any roguelike not all roguelites use procedurally generated levels, but this one does, which gives the advantage of a new experience every time the game is played.

Cons

Con

Controls on the keyboard don't work that well

The game is clearly designed with a controller in mind. Specifically, a mechanic that allows throwing enemies and various objects uses the analog stick to aim. Aiming using the keyboard is limited to 8 directions and is not sufficiently precise.

Con

Early Access

The game is in Early Access, which means it is still in development and will most likely have missing features as well as bugs.